How to Pronounce Paralytic

To pronounce "paralytic", say PAR-alyt-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌpæɹəˈlɪtɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌpæɹəˈlɪtɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “paralytic”

"paralytic" has 3 syllables: par-alyt-ic. It rhymes with diacritic and critic, if that helps it stick.

What does paralytic mean?

noun

  1. Someone suffering from paralysis.
  2. A drug that produces paralysis.

adjective

  1. Affected by paralysis; paralysed.
  2. Pertaining to paralysis.

Synonyms

frozenimmobilized

Words that rhyme with paralytic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

diacriticcriticgraniticanalyticdendriticcatalyticneriticarthriticporphyritichemolyticparasiticelectrolytic

Related words

paralyticalparalyzedunfitileuspolioneuromuscularpoisoningintoxication

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paralytic"?▾

"Paralytic" has 3 syllables: par · alyt · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "paralytic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paralytic" is /ˌpæɹəˈlɪtɪk/.

What does "paralytic" mean?▾

Paralytic: Someone suffering from paralysis.

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